Politics

‘Mini-dictatorship’: Students slam far-right turn at Argentina-run residence in Paris

‘Mini-dictatorship’: Students slam far-right turn at Argentina-run residence in Paris

Weeks before President Javier Milei visits France, scrutiny has grown around an Argentina-run university residence in Paris supposed to promote peaceful coexistence but which activists say instead restricts lodger freedoms and hosts…

Russian forces establish foothold on southeastern outskirts of Dobropolye — expert

Russian forces establish foothold on southeastern outskirts of Dobropolye — expert

Andrey Marochko says Russian troops are advancing and clearing the settlement

Malaysia PM Anwar open to considering early GE, with DPM Zahid latest to call for snap polls

Malaysia PM Anwar open to considering early GE, with DPM Zahid latest to call for snap polls

Malaysia’s Deputy Prime Minister Ahmad Zahid Hamidi said on Thursday that it would be “better” for the 16th general election to be held early.

US should consider realities on ground in settlement of Ukraine conflict — Russian MFA

US should consider realities on ground in settlement of Ukraine conflict — Russian MFA

Deputy Foreign Minister Sergey Ryabkov says the situation "is constantly changing, and not in Kiev’s favor"

German Far-Right Surges, in Threat to Postwar Taboo on Extremists in Power

The New York Times

German Far-Right Surges, in Threat to Postwar Taboo on Extremists in Power

Sunday’s vote in the state of Saxony-Anhalt could produce the strongest showing in the history of the Alternative for Germany party, and potentially a far-right government in the statehouse.

The New York Times

Taiwan’s opposition parties split over mayoral race, threatening 2028 election alliance

Taiwan’s opposition parties split over mayoral race, threatening 2028 election alliance

A rupture between Taiwan’s two opposition parties over a mayoral race threatens to spill into November’s elections and erode the fragile trust underpinning their potential 2028 alliance. The main opposition Kuomintang (KMT) and smaller…

Can Kwankwasiyya deliver Kano for NDC ?

In recent times, only a few political movements in Nigeria have had the kind of mass appeal Kwankwasiyya had in Kano State. Borne out of the fiery popularity of a former governor of Kano State, Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, the group, which later…

US midterms begin with chaos over mail-voting crackdown

US midterms begin with chaos over mail-voting crackdown

North Carolina became the first state authorised to begin sending out ballots, formally launching an election season that culminates on Nov 3 and will determine control of Congress for the final two years of President Donald Trump's term.

Insurgency: ‘My 3 children have been missing for 12 years’

Insurgency: ‘My 3 children have been missing for 12 years’

“It’s been 12 years, and I’m still hopeful my children will return home.” These were the words of Sa’adiya Abubakar, whose three children were taken by insurgents when they attacked their village in 2014. Just like her, many parents in her…

2027: How choice of running mate is reshaping Taraba politics

Ahead of the 2027 general elections, the Taraba State governor, Agbu Kefas, has announced Hajiya Zainab Ibrahim as his running mate as he seeks the mandate of his people for a second term. Ordinarily, Alhaji Aminu Alkali, the current…

Malaysia declares emergency in Sarawak as haze from Indonesia worsens

Al Jazeera

Malaysia declares emergency in Sarawak as haze from Indonesia worsens

Country implements state of emergency in Sarawak's Serian district after air pollution reaches 'hazardous' levels.

Al Jazeera

Buenos Aires Times